Prepare Yourself/Yourselves to Petra Tour (Advises & Recommendations)
Notes for Petra Tour & checklist :
1- What to Wear :
* Sportswear, baggy pants, and walking shoes are advisable. Keep in mind the relative conservatism of Middle Eastern societies. Summer evenings can be quite cool, so one should be prepared to wear a shawl or sweater. Winters are cold, windy and rainy.
2- Be Well Prepared :
* Good hiking shoes Light, loose fitting cotton clothing A hat/cap to protect you from the harsh sun.
* Toiletries and Medical Supplies: UV protection
3-Photo Equipment :
* Wide lens will be very useful in the narrow places.
* Obviously a good camera and enough memory to store the many pictures you are going to take.
4-Use only licensed transportation tickets inside Petra :
* Use only licensed forms of transport inside Petra (check at the Visitor Center to make sure what can be used).
5-Do not Venture off the Main Trail Alone :
*Do not venture off the main trail alone. In order to ensure your safety, please explore only designated trails and arrange for a guide to take you along any of the other trails. You must have a guide for the guided trails
6-In case of an emergency, find the nearest tourist police :
* In case of an emergency, find the nearest tourist police member or park ranger and ask for assistance. You can also call (+962)-3-2156487 to reach the tourist police office. The tourist police office is inside the Visitor Center.
7-Use only licensed transportation tickets inside Petra :
* Use only licensed forms of transport inside Petra (check at the Visitor Center to make sure what can be used).
8-We encourage you to learn about the local communities :
* We encourage you to learn about the local communities. We ask you to be sensitive and respectful to their customs, culture, and religion.
9-Please do not walk on the Monuments :
* Please do not walk on the monuments. Not only do we want to ensure our site stays pristine for many years to come, we also want to make sure you stay safe.
10-Dispose of any Rubbish :
* Be sure to dispose of any rubbish in the bins located inside the site. Please do not litter
11-Please do not purchase any antiquities :
* Please do not purchase any antiquities, be they rocks or coins. There is no way of knowing whether they are real or not
12-All Tourists are requested to exit the Park before sunset :
* For your safety, all tourists are requested to exit the Park before sunset